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Just Said Yes November 2022

Help!! i can’t pick between two dresses

Jacqueline, on January 29, 2022 at 7:17 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 18
Help!! i can’t pick between two dresses 1
Help!! i can’t pick between two dresses 2

Help!! i can’t pick between two dresses 3

Help!! i can’t pick between two dresses 4
Hi everyone!


I’m eloping on Kauai this November and I’m feeling stuck between these two dresses. Asking for some opinions!
Option A: I tried on first, and had that ‘almost in tears’ moment when we put the veil on. But it was from a shop very far away (tried it on visiting my mom) and at the top end of my budget. The bodice would also need to be shortened to get the desired effect I wanted (I have a short torso 🤷🏼‍♀️). Material was light/ perfect for beach wedding and the style was what I envisioned myself wearing.
Option B: I went to a shop closer to home hoping to find a dress similar to Option A. Tried on a few and did not love them. The stylist put me in Option B and it (seriously) looked like it was made for me- every other dress I tried on looked so blah next to it. I didn’t almost cry, but I did get the tingles and couldn’t stop smiling. I forgot about all my usual clothing related insecurities and felt beautiful. Plus, the dress was well within my budget even adding on the veil in the picture (WHICH I LOVED), and would require super minimal alterations. My hang up is that this dress is not what I envisioned myself walking down the aisle in! I never wanted a sweetheart neckline or something quite so fitted. And I think the first dress may fit a beachier vibe?
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Thoughts?! I’m never this indecisive and am so afraid of making the wrong choice!!
Thank you so much in advance for any advice/opinions you can share. Everyone I shopped with said either would be perfect 🤦🏼‍♀️

18 Comments

Latest activity by Lady, on February 1, 2022 at 10:04 AM
  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    WOW to #2! The sweetheart neckline and the way it flatters your figure is stunning! It does look like it was made for you. ♥️
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  • L
    Super August 2023
    Lunajay ·
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    Another vote for dress #2. I love it on you and it does look like it was made for you. And the way you descried how you felt about seems like you know it's your dress.

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  • Fanta
    Savvy December 2022
    Fanta ·
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    Number 2 looks fabulous on you! It’s nice that less alterations would be required too. The first one may have caused teary eyes because it was 1st gown you tried on.
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  • A
    Expert September 2022
    Allie ·
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    Both are beautiful! However, it's really hard to picture how Number 1 would look because (as you mentioned) it doesn't currently fit well. That said, Number 2 looks fantastic and really accentuates your figure. It's hard to tell if Number 1 would be as flattering once it got altered. Maybe (just as a decision-making tool) go shopping again? Then, whichever one you compare all the other ones to...that's the one Smiley smile

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    January 1895
    Jessa ·
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    I like where the skirt flares out better on the first one, but like the top of the second one better. But that might just be a personal preference of not loving a mermaid bottom

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  • Sine
    Devoted March 2022
    Sine ·
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    I absolutely LOVE the first one... you are so stunning!!!
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  • Bird
    Super June 2021
    Bird ·
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    I think the second one screams Hawaii!
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  • Brianna
    Dedicated July 2022
    Brianna ·
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    It’s something about you in the second dress that just seems right! You really look gorgeous in that dress!!!
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  • Monica
    Devoted August 2021
    Monica ·
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    I was thinking wow I love the bottom of that first dress until I saw the second... You look INCREDIBLE in that one. Hands down the second dress for me.
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  • Mia_Porter16
    September 2023
    Mia_Porter16 ·
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    I think Option B is GORGEOUS for your shape! Congratulations
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    Just Said Yes November 2022
    Jacqueline ·
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    Thank you all so so much for your kind words! Option B it is- I think I was a bit hesitant because it wasn’t the first dress I tried on w the veil ☺️


    I really appreciate you all weighing in and taking the time to comment. You made this bride feel much better about making the big decision Smiley smile thanks again and congrats to all!!
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  • Sloane
    Super May 2022
    Sloane ·
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    Option B is everything you look absolutely stunning.
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
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    Did you end up buying it? 2 is SO pretty, and with what you mentioned about budget, plus that stunning fit, I honestly don't know how you could go past it!

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Both are beautiful! Which one do you not want to take off at all? Which one is most comfortable to move around in?
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    Just Said Yes November 2022
    Jacqueline ·
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    Yep! I just called and said yes Smiley smile so excited!
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
    Rosie ·
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    Yay!! Congratulations lady!

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    Dedicated August 2022
    Ann ·
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    I really like the second option. You look amazing in it!

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    Lady ·
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    #2 no contest

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